Fortress Chess

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"Fortress Chess" (or "Russian Four-Handed Chess") is a four-player chess variant played in Russia in 18th and 19th centuries. The board contains 192 squares including the fortresses at its corners. The fortresses contain 16 squares and various pieces are placed inside.it is something intresting and would give players a unique game varient to play.

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Unfortunately, modern Russian degenerates have nothing in common with the Russian monarchy. They do not know and do not like their history and their culture.
http://old.chess-online.com/forums/viewtopic.html?t=30593&postdays=0&postorder=asc

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Let's play!

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Иван Грозный угощает водкой и икрой!

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Ivan the Terrible treats vodka and caviar!

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Is d5xe4 legal?

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No! The move d5xe4 crosses the corner. Nc3xe4 is also impossible. 

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Sorry, I did look but exotic 4 way variants are not for me.

 

I also refuse to bump games in this variants forum on principal man.

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I will not even bump this game.

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Dear Mr. zombie9900 !

Do not warry! OK. I just know Russia better than you, and I like these chess. Please write to me only on the forum. I do not answer confidentially.